On behalf of Gardopia Gardens, we invite you to join our Giving Wellness Campaign.

Our grassroots efforts transformed the once Vacant Lot on 619 N. New Braunfels into the vibrant Community Garden which serves as a communal gathering space for youth, families, and individuals. As we near the end of our 3rd year in operation, we have expanded to another vacant lot, beginning the process of a community food forest!

By becoming a member of Gardopia Gardens, you will help us expand our mission of bringing health and wellness to San Antonio and beyond. Listed below are some of our programs / projects;

619 N. New Braunfels Community Garden

1418 Hays Community Orchard

Community Garden Talks

Garden-Based Learning

Lunch & Learns

We're asking for your donation of $5 - $100 /month to help us grow and maintain our garden-based wellness programming

Your tax-deductible donation to the Giving Wellness Campaign will directly impact the education, health, and environment for thousands of youth and adults in Central Texas!

-Stephen Lucke, CEO / Founder

Our Impact

16 Partner Gardens

1/2 Acre Micro-Farm

1/4 Acre Fruit Orchard

120 Consecutive Garden Volunteer Weekends

423 Youth Served by the Garden-Based Learning In School Time Program

134 Garden Workshops Provided to The Community

5259 Participants Served

Help Us Sustain Children In Impoverished Areas

Gardopia Gardens assists schools and communities in some of the most impoverished neighborhoods of San Antonio, including the Eastside Promise Neighborhood (78202, 78208, 78203)

According to the Bexar County Health Collaborative, 45%-60%+ Children living in these zip codes are below 100% poverty level.

Help Us End Childhood Diabetes & Obesity

Gardopia Gardens empowers individuals to live healthier lives, We can prevent the long-term intergenerational cycles of obesity & childhood diabetes that burden our most vulnerable communities.

According to the Bexar County Health Collaborative, 8%-54% of adults living in the Near Eastside were told by a provider they are prediabetic or borderline diabetic.